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Knapp, built what is now called Knapp's Castle shortly after purchasing the 160-acre parcel in 1916 and the site was home to a 3-story hunting lodge, an observation tower, houses for guests, servants and caretakers, a pool and a cider mill near the apple orchard down the mountain. In 1940, the property was purchased by Frances Holden.
Aug 8, 2011 · Perched on a promontory along a ridge on the north slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains, overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley, the sandstone ruins known as Knapp’s Castle are the remnants of a remote mountain retreat built by George Owen Knapp.
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Jan 12, 2014 · Discover Knapp’s Castle in Santa Barbara, California: The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.
Knapp's Castle is a privately owned landmark ruined mansion in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Santa Barbara, California. Built in 1916 by George Knapp, the estate included 5 bedrooms, an organ room, and even an observatory.
View all 22 images. About Knapp's Castle in Santa Barbara, California. See the ruins of an abandoned private castle! Knapp’s Castle was built by George Knapp the founder of Union Carbide Corporation in 1916. Later it was destroyed by a forest fire and not rebuilt. The stonework that remains is a site frequently used by pro photographers.
- E Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Jul 19, 2019 · The ruins of a local mountain-top landmark are coming back to life. Picture this: Knapp's Castle, back to part of its former glory, with a public tea.
About Knapp’s Castle. Tucked high up in the hills of Santa Barbara lays the skeletal foundation of what was once an elaborate “castle”. George Owen Knapp built the 160-acre home in 1915. Born in 1855 in Massachusetts, Knapp was a businessman and civil engineer by trade. He helped found Union Carbide Corporation and served as company ...
